Since the property is part of the MGM Resorts family, you can use points to book a stay here. A parade of motorcycles led by grand marshals 'The Blues Brothers' - actors Dan Akroyd, Jim Belushi (brother to the original Blues Brother, the late John Belushi) and John Goodman (who had just been featured in the 1998 sequel 'Blues Brothers 2000') - drove through the resort's front door.
Mandalay Bay's opening in 1999 was quite the event. Its portfolio includes some of the most iconic properties in the resort industry, such as the MGM Grand, Bellagio Resort & Casino, Aria Resort & Casino and Park MGM Las Vegas. The MGM Resorts brand comprises 29 distinct hotel and destination gaming offerings in the U.S. Not long after, it became part of the Mandalay Resorts Group, eventually merging with MGM Mirage to form MGM Resorts International in 2010. Related: A classic getaway: Revisiting the Las Vegas of my childhood to love it even more The property is affiliated with MGM ResortsĬircus Circus Enterprises purchased the former Hacienda Hotel, along with 74 acres of land next door, in 1995.
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